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Explicit instruction – the role of responsiveness and teacher judgement

Explicit instruction and teacher judgement

When students are in the early stages of developing skills, knowledge and understanding, or encountering new material and concepts, explicit teaching, and the gradual release of responsibility are crucial for progressing the learning. In today’s article, teacher, instructional coach and researcher Dr Nathaniel Swain discusses the importance of structured approaches, teacher judgement, being responsive to students, and the potential benefits and caveats around shared curriculum materials.

Supporting early literacy with story-based adaptive assessment

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Supporting early literacy skills development

We know that early literacy development is not uniform. Understanding students’ strengths and identifying gaps to plan for the next steps, including targeted support where needed – and doing this as early as possible – is a challenge for teachers. A new assessment program from ACER aims to spot literacy difficulties before children fall behind and these gaps widen.

Everyday leadership lessons for teachers

Keuka College, founded in 1890 as a private undergraduate and graduate residential college, is located on the shore of Keuka Lake in New York State’s Finger Lakes region. Keuka College's CSWE-accredited, fully online Master of Social Work (MSW) degree program builds on CSWE standards to help students gain the skills and confidence to meet the needs of a growing workforce.

leadership, professional learning, teacher education, StoryBoard

Teacher Staffroom: Sharing school examples

A key focus of Teacher is providing a platform for educators to share with and learn from each other. In this episode of Teacher Staffroom, we share some recent school examples we’ve published from all over the country.

education resources, school improvement, Teacher magazine, audio

Outdoor play and experiential learning

Spending time outside supports student wellbeing and physical health. New research has examined teachers’ experiences of enabling outdoor play during the school day with the aim to understand how their autonomy, competence, and relatedness interact to shape decision making. We speak to researcher Dr Brendon Hyndman to find out more.

outdoor education, Health and PE, learning spaces, international, research news, long reads

School leadership – developing an AI policy

‘How can schools help young people learn to use AI thoughtfully, ethically and effectively?’ In today’s article Kara Baxter – Deputy Principal, Learning and Teaching, at Strathcona Girls Grammar School in Melbourne, Victoria – shares the thinking and process behind the development of the school’s AI policy.

strategic planning, school leaders, leadership, artificial intelligence, digital technology, long reads

Building a legacy beyond the classroom

If you’re a teacher, developing leadership skills through continued professional education can enhance your skills and build a legacy that goes beyond the classroom. Courses like Rockhurst University Ed.D. programs equip educators with the skills needed to influence educational practice, strengthen school communities, and leave a lasting mark.

leadership, professional learning, teacher education, StoryBoard

Celebrating Indigenous Literacy Day

Indigenous Literacy Day, founded by the Indigenous Literacy Foundation, offers teachers the opportunity to help students discover the richness and diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stories, cultures and languages. Read on to find out how you and your students can get involved.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, literacy, curriculum planning, education resources, learning activities, StoryBoard

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Leadership lessons teachers can learn from everyday experiences

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Everyday leadership lessons for teachers

How to build a legacy that goes beyond your job – lessons for teachers and school leaders

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Building a legacy beyond the classroom

Celebrating Indigenous Literacy Day

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, literacy, curriculum planning, education resources, learning activities, StoryBoard

Caring beyond the classroom

‘What I love most is making sure children have the support they need so they can thrive and learn.’ In this article, an assistant principal at a Victorian primary school shares how she balances her busy career in education with another important role – being a foster carer.

student welfare, engagement, StoryBoard

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Research news: Young people’s enjoyment of reading increasing

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Research news: Students’ reading enjoyment

A UK study involving over 125,000 children and young people has shown an uptick in enjoyment of reading and daily reading habits. Latest findings also include gender differences for reading habits, and insights into what encourages young people to read for pleasure.

The Research Files Episode 108: Dr Dan Cloney on measuring learning in the early years

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Podcast: Measuring learning in the early years

Last month, the OECD released findings from the 2025 International Early Learning and Child Well-being Study (IELS). In today's episode, Dr Dan Cloney, Senior Research Fellow at ACER and Lead Researcher for IELS, unpacks some of the key findings from the study, explores what made the assessment design unique, and discusses why it's so important to ensure every child arrives at school with the strongest possible foundations.

Infographic: Pathways to reading for pleasure

A survey of over 115,000 students in the UK found that over 71,000 only enjoy reading ‘a bit’ or ‘not at all’ in their free time. To understand more about what could make them want to read, these respondents were asked to choose as many options as they liked from a list of 13 suggestions. The results presented in this infographic offer insights into possible strategies for your own students.

reading, literacy, research news, international, infographics

Supporting all students to read successfully

In today’s podcast, CEO of the Dyslexia-SPELD Foundation and Educational and Developmental Psychologist, Mandy Nayton, joins Teacher’s Dominique Beech to share frameworks to support all students to read successfully. We cover essential phonics knowledge, morphology, vocabulary and word study, and also discuss how to support older students’ literacy skills.

phonics, literacy, reading, spelling, curriculum implementation, early years, intervention, expertise, audio

Lesson activities: Comedy scriptwriting

‘Comedy scriptwriting doesn’t just teach literacy, it gives young people the confidence and creativity to see themselves as writers, performers and storytellers.’ Bridget Hanna – Education Manager at the Australian Children’s Television Foundation – shares how comedy scriptwriting brings energy, laughter and collaboration into the classroom and helps develop literacy and language skills.

learning activities, literacy, writing, creativity, education resources, the arts, reader submission, short articles

Teacher librarians and student literacy

A new study using data from South Australian schools shows having a qualified teacher librarian on staff is associated with improved student literacy outcomes.

literacy, expertise, school libraries, research news, short articles